A child suffered a serious head injury, and three people were killed after a rollover crash on the northbound Interstate 15 near Calico Road in San Bernardino County on Monday afternoon.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the collision occurred around 12:51 p.m. on June 22, 2026, near Yermo. Multiple victims were injured, two were airlifted to trauma centers, and investigators are working to determine what caused the fatal rollover.
Child Suffers Serious Head Injury
Preliminary reports indicate a red Chevrolet Tahoe overturned into the center divider.
Emergency dispatchers received reports that:
- Two occupants were ejected from the vehicle.
- Multiple people suffered injuries.
- A child sustained a serious head injury.
- One victim was lying in the roadway but was still breathing.
An off-duty paramedic who stopped to help requested three ambulances before emergency crews arrived.
Three Fatalities Confirmed
Firefighters, paramedics, and CHP officers treated multiple victims at the scene.
Authorities confirmed:
- Three people died.
- Two critically injured victims were airlifted to trauma centers.
- The child with the head injury was among those receiving emergency medical attention.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
Investigation Continues
The crash forced a full closure of the northbound Interstate 15 while investigators processed the scene.
The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate what caused the vehicle to overturn.
Officials also confirmed that two French bulldogs found inside the SUV survived the crash and were safely recovered.
Why Head Injuries Require Immediate Medical Attention
Head injuries sustained in rollover crashes can quickly become life-threatening.
Even when symptoms appear mild, victims may develop:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Brain bleeding
- Skull fractures
- Brain swelling
- Long-term neurological complications
Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to improving recovery.
Rights After a Brain Injury Under California Law
When a crash causes a traumatic brain injury, victims and families may have the right to seek compensation.
Economic damages
These may include:
- Emergency medical care
- Hospitalization and surgery
- Rehabilitation and neurological therapy
- Future medical treatment
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
Non-economic damages
Victims may also recover compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disability
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Liability Analysis
Depending on the cause of the rollover, liability may involve:
- A negligent driver
- A defective vehicle or tire
- Unsafe roadway conditions
- Another party whose negligence contributed to the collision
California’s comparative negligence law (Civil Code §1431.2) allows injured victims to recover damages even if multiple parties share responsibility.
At Brain Injury Help Center
A traumatic brain injury can have lifelong consequences.
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